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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,052 and 788,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,052 and 788,092 is: 1,734,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,052 : 788,092 = 788,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,052/788,092 = 788,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,052x = 788,092 × 788,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,052x = 621,089,000,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,089,000,464/358,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734,633.52

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